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Destination Discounts Weekly Picks

Sure, riding Metro saves you from the stress of traffic, reduces your environmental impact and lowers your monthly transportation costs – but did you know it also entitles you to a bunch of great deals around L.A.? That’s what Destination Discounts is all about – and The Source is here to make sure you don’t miss out. Every week we’ll highlight our favorite deals from Metro’s local partners – destinations, sporting events, concerts, museums, theme parks, shops and more – and provide all the info you need to take advantage of these offers.

Arts/Entertainment

Take a FREE Metro Art Tour and save at Hollywood & Highland Center restaurants
Join Metro for free docent-led tours every first Thursday and Saturday of each month and learn how the Metro Art Department commissions artists to incorporate art into a wide array of transportation projects throughout LA County. Then show your pass at participating Hollywood & Highland Center restaurants and save even more!Dates: Saturday April 2, 10am and Thursday April 7, 7pmDiscount: You’ll receive a date-stamped Metro Art Tours badge that allows you to ride the entire Metro Rail system for free on the day of the tour. Also, show your pass at participating Hollywood & Highland Center restaurants and save even more!Restrictions: None.How to get it: Meet at street level entrance to Hollywood/Highland Station.Where: Hollywood/Highland StationNearby Metro Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Highland StationNearby Metro Bus Stops: Hollywood/Highland (212/312, 222, 217, 780, 156/656)

Save 15% on LAXCarShare Application and Membership Fees
Reduce your carbon footprint with the help of LAXCarShare, a private carsharing company that provides LA residents with alternative transportation options. LAXCarShare offers vehicles for rent, where its members only pay to use, not to own. It’s as simple as join, reserve, drive and return.Dates: through Dec. 31, 2011Discount: Receive 15% off sign-up fees.Restrictions: None.How to get it: Enter Promotional code “Metro” at LAXCarShare.com.Where: LAXCarShare has six locations all served by Metro.

Dining

Get $1 off Mobile Feast Truckit Fest at Union Station
New monthly event located both inside and outside of historic Union Station near Downtown will feature food trucks, local designers and artisans, live bands and DJs. Stop by for some of the most notoriously delicious purveyors of street food including Komodo, Border Grill, Gourmet Genie, The Munchie Machine, Crepes Bonaparte, Barbie’s Q, Sweets Trucks and more.Discount: $1 off admissionRestrictions: None.How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the entrance boothWhere: Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St. Nearby Metro Rail: Red/Purple Line Union Station, Gold Line Union Station

Thanks for catching the error on the Art Tours, I’ve fixed the dates. The other two are kind of “advance notice”… our Destination Discount partners want us to get the word out on these event so our readers can plan ahead. Will be posting again as the dates approach.